Violin, viola and cello viola part includes optional violin ii supplement and pianodesigned for grade school studentsschool orchestra directors. For his double violin concerto 1997 mark oconnor temporarily set aside his popular appalachian mode adequately represented in the last three pieces here, and turned his attention to the blues and jazz or at least the aspects of these genres he had absorbed and accepted as fair game for classicizing. Violinmark oconnor, arguably the greatest and most famous fiddler of all time, is an american original in every way. Learn to play the violin song book 1 download only. Add to cart to check availability and for more information. Her goal is to develop autonomous learners with good violin technique.
Also, in a cd entitled liberty, mark has versions of songs that appear in his book 1. This eventual 10book series for teachers and students assures success by taking an orderly and gradual approach using appealing and memorable tunes. The oconnor violin method employs classic violin technique and theory to teach students to become skilled violinists. Currently volumes 1 and 2 of this 10 volume series are available. The fiddle concerto for violin and orchestra is mark oconnors first orchestral score, composed when he was 31 years old in 199293. Reference was made to texas fiddle legend norman solomon who was backstage looking on. Text to 8503984009 for questions we have store closing specials on guitars, amps, keyboards, drums and band.
The secret to learning to be a good violinist starts with a good bow hand. Mark oconnor is an astonishingly versatile american violinist and composer who has had exceptional success melding various genres of music country and bluegrass, jazz, and classical into his own unique style and voice. Currently at the pinnacle of his remarkable career, mark has created a new american school of violin playing that promises to quic. It contains 10 well known classical and original pieces that have been written and arranged especially to go with the violin video lessons 110. The student version of johnny has gone for a soldier might be more fun to play if youve. The violinist mark oconnor plays boogie woogie from book i of his violin method. Mark oconnors fiddle concerto asu digital repository. Surrender the sword for violin and string orchestra 10 min song of the liberty bell for violin and string orchestra 7 min string quartet string quartet no. Oconnor method books i, ii and iii employ classic violin technique and theory, combined with american music, history, creativity and improvisation to teach students to become skilled violinists and string players.
Newly reissued, mark o connor s false dawn is now available after 30 years of being outofprint. The last word on the suzukioconnor music book debate. Mark oconnor education in musicstringsviolin features a series of video centered around the oconnor method, the oconnor string camps and mark oconnors performances with young people. Oconnor violin method book 1 piano accompaniment part. The suzuki method is vastly popular, selling some half a million books a year, according to its publisher. Violinist and american fiddler maggie oconnor performs as a member of the grammy award winning mark oconnor band, as well as in a duo with her husband, violinist and composer mark oconnor. Suzuki is so recognizable that violin instructors everywhere utilize at least the song progression if not the entire method. This is a song that shows a lot of feelings, and a memorable quality. But more than that, the oconnor violin method uses familiar traditional american music to engage and motivate the young student. This product in stock and will ship within 24 hours.
The lavishly illustrated books focus on well known traditional american tunes such as oh. Jenna oconnor ross is an enthusiastic teacher who is committed to excellence. Listen and download this visionary acoustic music album composed and all 20 instruments performed by mark at age 19. Mark oconnor entertaining at the ruidoso fiddle contest, ruidoso nm august 24, 1991. Receiving great interest from performers, teachers and students of the violin, oconnor has contributed music here. Her teaching approach centers around playing with ease and with a beautiful tone. This course is taught by alissa rieb, a viola and violin studio instructor located in albuquerque, new mexico. Lynda o connor is a versatile violinist enjoying a career as a soloist, chamber musician and orchestral musician in. Jenna oconnor member directory suzuki association of. Included with each volume are cds with mark oconnor playing all the tunes, plus piano accompaniment tracks. Oconnor violin method book i and cd mark oconnor, arguably the greatest and most famous fiddler of all time, is an american original in every way. Complete teacherorchestra score includes everything you need to apply.
Turbocharge your orchestra with the oconnor method. Currently at the pinnacle of his remarkable career, mark has created a new, american school of violin playing that promises to quickly take its place among the great works of violin pedagogy. For more information on the oconnor method for violin, viola, cello and orchestra, please visit. Violin book iv of the oconnor method a new american school of string playing the hallmarks of the american school and this method are rich musical literature, cultural diversity, historical relevance, stylistic variety, and inherent groundwork for creativity through individual expression and improvisation. Here is an example of just how easy these books are to read. Perfect for the private studio, as a supplement in the studio, or for violin class in the school, these first two volumes of the oconnor violin method will. Scottish fiddle tunes 60 traditional pieces for violin book and cd new 049030474. The oconnor songs are great fun and lighten up the practises, while reinforcing key concepts and techniques. Oconnor violin method book i and cd audubon strings, llc.
While utilizing classic methods of violin technique and theory, the mark oconnor violin method boldly adds uniquely american elements such as jazz, latin, rock, folk, ragtime and improvisation. Mark oconnors violin method for teaching american music. This book is a pedagogic companion to oconnor method book iv, which includes 16 additional solo violin pieces for study and performance. Oconnor violin method discussion suzuki association. Double violin concerto by mark oconnor, nadja salerno.
I am very open to the idea of teaching kids pedagogically using american tunes and the fiddling world has been long overdue for something like this. The kerfuffle exploded in the violin world like an outoftune screech in a haydn quartet. Learn to play the violin song book 1 follows on from the violin video lessons 110, and before you go onto lesson 11 with book 2. My childs teacher began using them this past autumn and we think they are great. This is an original tune by mark oconnor with the arrangement found in book one. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at.
It is the energy of the bow hand that breathes the life breath into violin music. Oconnor ross creatively engages younger students to learn through motivating games and musical activities. These exciting and intricate violin duos present an opportunity for high. Oconnor, 53 who claims to have spent a number of years delving into dr shinichi suzukis life, has alleged the founder infactually made up. The voices in agreement with mark oconnor are the minority, and the responses, the harsh and angry responses, of sooo many violinists and teachers and students. I am pleased to introduce the oconnor violin method for string teachers and students of the violin. For more information on these educational materials, please go to markoconnor.
Chapter 1 the classical violin concerto to understand mark oconnors fiddle concerto in the larger context of the violin concerto form requires first a brief examination of the elements that make up a classical violin concerto, and the players and composers that made important innovations in the genre. American violinist fiddler mark oconnor has this week made a number of startling public allegations including his belief that the founder of the suzuki method of music education was one of the biggest frauds in music history. Six violin duos for advanced level violin players includes the parts and full scores for mark oconnors original arrangements of american music classics. Perfect for the private studio, as a supplement in the studio, or for violin class in the school, these first two volumes of the oconnor violin method will develop your students the oconnor violin method, book 1 read more. With a unique background in both traditional classical violin training and american musical styles, maggie continues her mission to show that violinists can and should participate. Click here to schedule a private online lesson with alissa in our video conferencing center. You will need the oconnor viola method book 1 for this course. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
The new american school of string playing, of which the oconnor method is a part, promotes a future in which young musicians around the world socialize in more creative, selfguided, and impromptu ways. Mark is accompanied by national, world and grand master fiddle champion matt hartz, and longtime fiddle contest accompanist anthony mature. Now my boy is working simultaneously in suzuki book 1 and oconnor book 1 and its has really been working out well. This new method uses traditional music of the americas as well as original compositions by mark oconnor. Review of oconnor violin method book 1 november 08, 2012 when i first heard about these oconnor fiddle books i was actually pretty excited.
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